Beurre Blanc

Name: Beurre Blanc
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 8 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes; 2 shallots, finely minced; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tbsp heavy cream; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/8 tsp white pepper

A classic French white butter sauce made by emulsifying cold butter into a shallot and white wine reduction. Silky, tangy, and elegant - the perfect accompaniment to fish and vegetables.

25 minMediumServes 6160 cal/serving

FrenchSauceStovetopStandardLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

8 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
2 shallots, finely minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tbsp heavy cream
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp white pepper

Instructions

1

In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 2 finely minced shallots, 1/2 cup dry white wine, and 1/4 cup white wine vinegar.
2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and reduce until only about 2-3 tablespoons of liquid remain, about 5-7 minutes.
3

Add 2 tbsp heavy cream and reduce by half, about 1 minute.
4

Reduce heat to low - the pan should be warm but not hot enough to boil.
5

Begin adding 8 tbsp cut into cubes cold unsalted butter one or two cubes at a time, whisking constantly after each addition.
6

Continue until all the butter is incorporated and the sauce is glossy and thick enough to coat a spoon.
7

Season with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/8 tsp white pepper. Strain and serve immediately.

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Questions

How do I know the sauce has reduced enough in Beurre Blanc?

Step 3 reads: "Add 2 tbsp heavy cream and reduce by half, about 1 minute." Go by step 3, and note that a wider pan gets there faster. The usual test is that the sauce coats the back of a spoon and a finger drawn through it leaves a clean line.

Is there a substitute for white wine in Beurre Blanc?

The entry for Beurre Blanc calls for 1/2 cup dry white wine. In its place: Use chicken or vegetable stock with a teaspoon of white wine vinegar or lemon juice per half cup for the acidity.

Is Beurre Blanc keto-friendly?

A serving of Beurre Blanc carries 3 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 15 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 3 percent.

How many calories are in Beurre Blanc?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 160 calories, with 1 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 152 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Beurre Blanc keep?

Refrigerate Beurre Blanc in a sealed jar and use it within four to five days. Dairy sauces separate when frozen; reheat gently with a splash of milk instead of freezing.

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